Category Archives: Farmington
Christmas Prep In Full Swing [Farmington]
Mercifully, we’ve had a bit of a lull around the house since Thanksgiving. I’ve spent very little of that time being productive. Holly, on the other hand, has been busy. She actually got decorations out right after Thanksgiving, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Emma, Farmington, Funny, Holidays, Holly, Layla, Madysen, Speed
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Thanksgiving: Forts And Fun [Holidays]
So we hung around Farmington for Thanksgiving–extending our tradition where all the kids makes a dish to its second year. This year, Speed made the broccoli rice casserole, Emma made the jello salad, Layla made the cranberry sauce, and Madysen … Continue reading
Activites Abound: What We Missed While On Our Nevis Vacation [Farmington]
You know, just because Holly and I go on vacation doesn’t mean the kids get a break. And it fell to Holly’s parents to navigate the crazy waters. Saturday: Before PatPat and Papa even got to Dallas, Madysen had a … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Emma, Family, Farmington, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Layla, Madysen, Soccer, Speed
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A Year At Farmington [Farmington]
So it was a year ago Tuesday that we moved to Farmington and the kids started school here in the Park Cities. It’s been a good year. I definitely don’t miss the commute from the old house, and the schools … Continue reading
Somewhat Quiet On The Western Front: The Week In Review [Farmington]
My lack of posts over the last week is telling of two things: 1) I’ve been really busy with work and 2) not much has happened. Some here’s an omnibus view of the week that passed. Speed: After getting home … Continue reading
Emma’s Sixth Birthday Party [Birthdays]
Just moments after falling and–we feared–re-breaking her wrist, Holly hosted Emma’s sixth birthday party with five of Emma’s friends. Then the party wrapped up, and everyone went home. A few hours later, we opened family presents. Then went out for … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday, Emma, Farmington, Friends
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A Dinner Party At Farmington=Scary [Office]
I’ve written a bit already about outings with our summer clerks already, e.g., here and here. But somehow we got roped into hosting a casual dinner party for 6 summer clerks (and a guest) and a number of fellow associates … Continue reading
Holly Fought The Law [Funny]
So we’ve lived at Farmington for about seven months now, and Holly has had two run-ins with the local law enforcement (I have a clean sheet, so far). Yesterday, she got a ticket for parking on the street in front … Continue reading
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A Day Of Bicycling And Video Firsts [Layla]
With all the soccer games canceled, we had lots of free time yesterday. So, for the first time ever, Speed mowed the yard, and he actually did a fine job. Because our yard is so small, the actual mowing takes … Continue reading
Posted in Emma, Farmington, Layla, Video
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First Day In The Pool [Farmington]
As it has gotten into the mid 70s lately, Emma decided she needed to get into the pool. The thermometer said the water was 68, but Emma was undeterred. Eventually, Speed and Layla put their trunks on too and battled … Continue reading
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